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You have a resident/patient who wants to follow a very low-fat diet (there is no medical reason for this patient to follow this type of diet). Based on your understanding about the functions of fat, what would you explain to the resident/patient (consider role in the diet, DRI’s, risks associated with following this type of diet)? Reference at least one reading from the unit to support your answer.